Muir Woods 4.3 mile/825 ft elevation loop starting from Sierra Trail.

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Beautiful hike through Muir Woods via Sierra Trail to Camp Eastwood to Plevins Cut, Bookjack Spur, up Bootjack to Troop 80 and back to Sierra Trail. 4.3 miles and 825 feet elevation gain.

This is a beautiful hike through the forest. We go down first and climb back up on a gorgeous section of Bootjack along the creek.

There is some tricky footing, so I'd recommend wearing good boots and using poles. It's almost all in the shade with very little sun exposure. There are no bathrooms or water at the trailhead but we will find them about one mile into the hike when we get to Camp Eastwood.

Because we enter the park from Sierra trail, there are no park fees.

Parking is free but LIMITED and it's a bit tricky to find the trailhead. Please use your GPS for the easiest directions. Use the link to the right, or try typing in "Sierra Trail Trailhead" in Google Maps. It is almost exactly one mile past The Mt Home Inn on Panoramic Highway. There is no parking lot but there are some cut outs on either side of the road. You may need to park a bit before or after the trailhead. There is a *small" trail sign to mark the trailhead. When parking, please be considerate of the space you take up so we can accommodate more cars. Thank you!

Please have "boots on" and be ready to hike at 9:30.

REMINDERS:
For the safety and well-being of the group, please take into consideration the distance/elevation gain-loss and your own fitness level when signing up for a hike. As the group leader, I organize hikes but please note that I take no responsibility for your safety. If signing up for a hike, please agree that you are responsible for your own well-being. Sorry, no dogs.

Please note that there's a 2 "no-shows" and last minute (less than 24 hours) removal from group policy. Please be courteous to the group and be on time so we can stick to the schedule. Thank you!
For all participating members I am requesting that you please be sure to fill out the "Membership Details" for this group under your profile BEFORE your next event. It will only take one minute and it is mandatory going forward before you participate in any hikes or events. It only needs to be done once.

LONG TIME MEMBERS: PLEASE NOTE -- THIS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ATTENDING THIS EVENT OR ANY HIKES: (If you are a new member, you would have already completed this.)

***MEMBERS WHO RSVP AND HAVE NOT COMPLETED THIS, WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY MOVED TO THE NOT GOING LIST. YOU MUST COMPLETE THE MEMBERSHIP DETAILS BEFORE YOU ARE ALLOWED TO JOIN, PLEASE!!!!!*** You may rejoin the hike once this is completed if there is still space. Thank you!!!

To find the form, you need to use a desktop or laptop. It does not work on the mobile app. (Or to make it even easier: remove yourself from the group and then rejoin. An automatic prompt to answer the questions will pop up, even on your mobile phone.)

1. Click on the downward arrow next to your profile photo in the top righthand corner of the Meet Up Page.
2. Click on "View Profile".
3. Look for "Marin Women's Hiking Group".
4. Click on "Membership Details".
5. Answer ALL FIVE questions under "Group Bio".

Liability Waiver
By signing up for or attending this hike, you acknowledge that outdoor activities involve inherent risks, including but not limited to injury, illness, accidents, and even death. You agree that you are participating voluntarily, are responsible for your own safety and well-being, and will use your best judgment at all times. By attending, you release the hike organizer(s), co-hosts, and group members from any and all liability for injuries, damages, losses, or death that may occur during or as a result of this activity.

Thank you!
Laura